AS&T (Analytical Science & Technology) Manager

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a proactive, well-connected colleague to join our team as an AS&T (Analytical Science & Technology) Manager. In this role, you will oversee Analytical Product Stewards, ensuring strong analytical support across product lifecycle activities. Your contribution will directly support the Sandoz purpose by enabling reliable supply and patient access to high-quality medicines.

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

We are looking for a proactive, well-connected colleague to join our team as an AS&T (Analytical Science & Technology) Manager. In this role, you will oversee Analytical Product Stewards, ensuring strong analytical support across product lifecycle activities. Your contribution will directly support the Sandoz purpose by enabling reliable supply and patient access to high-quality medicines.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Acts as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all AS&T related activities at the assigned External Suppliers.
• Lead and implement global AS&T the requirements/programs in the assigned ESO QA Network and act as project lead in cross functional ESO AS&T project teams.
• Lead and own analytical method transfers (AMTs) process within ESO. Support the external suppliers selection process, qualification process and analytical trouble shooting as needed.
• Support the regulatory team in submissions, variations and other regulatory activities from an analytical perspective. Support assessments of analytical Change Control records for acceptability. Define studies needed to support the changes.
• Support Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) to define and maintain the ESO Stability Program at CMOs and ensure that Stability Programs are state-of-the-art with respect to HA requirements and in line with registration documentation.
• Support interpreting stability data, trends and provide scientifically sound conclusions for product shelf-life assessments, storage conditions, packaging and transport categories. Provide corrective actions to address immerging stability issues.
• Support QAM in analytical results investigations (e.g. OOS), complaints that require analytical interpretation. Support defining and implementing business processes and SOPs/GOPS necessary to maintain a robust AS&T Quality System within External Supply. Support the QAM in product investigations and assure that they are managed in agreement with Sandoz standards.
• Responsible for implementing effective CAPAs at the suppliers/contract labs. Support QAM to ensure Testing Monographs are state-of-the-art with respect to technique and technology and in line with registration documentation.
• Responsible SPOC for implementation of compliance alerts for analytical methods / monographs. Provide support for site readiness for Health Authority inspections as required. Participate in audits/technical visits on request as an SME.

Role Requirements:

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biology)
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry in quality control or analytical development that includes method development, method validation, stability testing, method transfers.
• Expertise in different analytical techniques required.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP requirements, ICH guidelines, major pharmacopeial requirements, regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication in English and advanced negotiation skills.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit are powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!  

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Continued Learning, Dealing With Ambiguity, Employee Performance Evaluations, Gmp Procedures, People Management, Qa (Quality Assurance), Quality Control (Qc) Testing, Quality Standards, Self-Awareness, Technological Expertise, Technological Intelligence